By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) announced last week that more than $267 million in compensation payments has been made as part of the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle settlement. AFB National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak called it an “historic milestone” in a joint statement with the court-appointed Claims Administrator Deloitte. “I thank our courageous representative plaintiffs, and all those who have dedicated time and resources to bring us thus far,” Woodhouse Nepinak said. As of 2025, more than 86,000 claims have been filed, including 57,000 from the Removed Child Class and 28,000 from the Removed Child Family Class. According to Louise Mayo, First Nations Child and Family Services Liaison Officer with Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services, hundreds of…











